Web Application Developer

Web Application Developer

(Full-Time, On-Site with Flex Options)

Bison & Bird — Calgary, AB

At Bison & Bird
, we develop digital products that have a tangible, real-world impact. We don't hide behind theory, jargon, or endless planning cycles — we ship, we learn, and we iterate. Our clients trust us because we deliver, and our team thrives because we balance courageous leadership with human-centred values.

We are hiring a
Web Application Developer
who builds thoughtfully, communicates clearly, and takes pride in seeing their work go live. If you value accountability, enjoy collaborating closely with a product designer, and want to be part of a company that invests in your growth while expecting your best, we'd like to meet you.

Why Bison & Bird might be right for you

Everything in our
Employee Handbook
is designed to support your success and ours. Here's what that looks like in practice:

You value impact over theory.

Our Handbook emphasizes
Value
— delivering ROI, not fluff. You'll ship real products for real clients, not prototypes that live in a drawer.

You appreciate autonomy paired with accountability.

Our
values of Courageous Leadership
 and 
Interpersonal Communication
 mean we don't micromanage — but we expect you to take ownership of your work, ask questions early, and communicate clearly.

You thrive in change.

With
Cognitive Flexibility
and
Futuristic Thinking
as core values, you'll be energized by new challenges, evolving workflows, and emerging technologies.

You lead with emotional intelligence.

We're a small team — your ability to collaborate, ask for help, give feedback, and "fail with grace" matters just as much as your technical skill.

About the Role

As a Web Application Developer at Bison & Bird, you'll work closely with a product designer and project manager to build and launch modern, user-centric web applications. You'll own features end-to-end — from architecture to deployment — while ensuring your work is transparent and trackable.

This role is ideal for someone who loves bringing ideas to life, takes pride in well-structured code, and consistently sees projects through to delivery.

Your Responsibilities
Ship high-quality, production-ready applications

Your work directly ties to our
Project Bonus Policy
. Projects that stay on schedule, on budget (hours), and earn strong client satisfaction unlock bonuses — but this only works when delivery is consistent and trackable.

Communicate progress through daily time tracking

We require all employees to log their work 
daily.
This isn't about micromanagement — it's about integrity, collaboration, and ensuring client billing and project forecasting stay accurate.

Collaborate closely with a project team

Our culture is built on
Partnership
and
Interpersonal Communication
. You'll share ideas, ask questions, and co-create solutions, rather than working in isolation.

Maintain clean, scalable, well-documented code

We value clarity, ownership, and craftsmanship. You'll build code that others can understand, learn from, and maintain.

Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture

From our principle of
'Fail with Grace
,' we expect developers who take responsibility for their mistakes and handle challenges professionally.

What You Bring
Required

• Proven experience shipping real products
  — with links to live apps, repos, deployments, or case studies.
• Strong front-end experience with at least one modern framework (React, Vue, , etc.)
• Back-end experience with , Laravel, Rails, Django, or equivalent
• Ability to take features from idea → implementation → deployment
• Strong communication and documentation habits
• Ability to work full-time on-site within company-defined hours (see below)

Nice to Have

• Experience collaborating with designers (Figma, design systems, UI patterns)
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, pipelines, or cloud services
• Previous work in a small team or agency environment
• Ability to critique and contribute to product decisions

Your Working Conditions at Bison & Bird

(We don't bury these in the fine print — they're part of who we are.)

Work Schedule & Flex Work

Following the
Work Schedule & Flex Work Policy
, you choose one consistent weekly schedule (8–4, 8:30–4:30, or 9–5). Our office is your home base — but you may use up to
3 Flex Days per month
to work remotely (booked a month in advance).

In summer, the office closes at
1:00 PM on Fridays
(June–August). This is a privilege rooted in collective performance and respect for deliverables.

Sick Leave Policy

Full-time employees receive
3 paid sick days per year
, no questions asked. If you're too ill to work, even from home, you should take time to rest — not push through.

Expectations for Flex Work

To use a Flex Day, you must have:

• A dedicated workspace
• High-quality internet
• A functional webcam and mic
• The ability to stay fully responsive during your scheduled hours

Compensation & Project Bonuses
Base Salary & Benefits

• Competitive and aligned with experience.
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Project Bonuses

Because this role directly impacts project success, you are eligible for performance-based bonuses tied to:

• Schedule (25%)
• Budgeted Hours (50%)
• Client Satisfaction (25%)

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time employee in good standing
• Have completed probation
• Be fully compliant with time tracking
• Meet hybrid/flex work obligations (if applicable)

Deliver great work → track it accurately → earn more. Simple, transparent, fair.

NOTE: Applications without evidence of shipped work will not be considered.